Hello - Newbie

1Mayhem1
1Mayhem1 Posts: 2
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
Ok - here I go. Maybe this will be the one thing I am missing to make this happen....maybe this will get me start!!

My name is Theresa, I am 25 years old and a married mom of 3 kids aged 4 years, 2 years and 1 year. When I got pregant the first time I weighed 120lbs (and I thought I needed to loss weight) and over the course of my three pregnancy I have given birth to three beautiful healthy children but it has left my body in a state of shambles. I am currently 223lbs. I do not feel healthy, I have asthma and the weight is making it much harder to keep it under control. I am starting to feel myself struggling with simple tasks and I can't do as much with my kids as I want to. I feel like I am suffering. Like I am being slowly soficated by myself.

I don't like how I look...ever.....there are times when I go out to an event and I think I am looking ok and then a picture is taking and all I can say is OMG what was I thinking. I need to start to love myself again and feel good.
I need to do this...and I know I can't with out help and support. I struggle to lose even 5lbs much less the 80 I would like to. Please help me. I know what I need to do...now I just need to kick myself into doing it.

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  • shovav91
    shovav91 Posts: 2,335 Member
    First of all, welcome and congratulations for taking back control of your life!
    I have full faith that you can accomplish your goal and I cannot wait to see your progress. Feel free to friend me and message me with any questions or if you just need to vent. The process is difficult at first but will eventually become your new lifestyle.
    It's wonderful that you have taken things into your own hands; for yourself and your family. You can do it!!! :)
  • jenna066
    jenna066 Posts: 28
    Welcome!!
  • Kougra
    Kougra Posts: 358 Member
    Hello and Welcome to a new healthier you! This change will be a struggle but it does get easier. It is a scary thing in the beginning but there are many wonderful people here that will give you the support and encouragement you need. You are not alone in this. We are here for you. Best wishes. :flowerforyou:
  • B2BB
    B2BB Posts: 222 Member
    Girl you have taken the first step by making it know and holding yourself accountsble. I feel your pain and have been in that place too, the hard part is seeing it and acknowledging it. Seriously pictures are a huge slap in the face, I had shallow Hal syndrome( what I call it). When I looked in the mirror I thought hey not bad and then I saw a pic n I was like who is that fat gurl:( I decided that I couldn't live that way and grabbed my life by the balls, now I know I'm in control of my life, health, body and it feels good. I'm not gonna lie its nor gonna be easy but anything worth having in life is worth the effort! Just think of it a a life style not a quick fix and then you are done...plain n simple hard work pays off:) It's a journey and there will be mistakes and falling off the wagon but as long as u learn from those mistakes and jump back on that wagon, you will get results!
  • 1Mayhem1
    1Mayhem1 Posts: 2
    Thank you everyone for your welcoming words. I will stick around here and do my best :)
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